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Iggy ([personal profile] underworldpunk) wrote in [community profile] ellipsanet2023-05-07 11:51 am

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Hey, whoever tunes into this— This is still weird.

[That voice certainly didn't sound normal, a hum to it as if modulated; because it was, obviously so given the mechanical nature of who was appearing on the video.

She lowered the phone once sure it was working, held in two hands. Sitting on the floor of an apartment room. The glow of those blue lit 'eyes' flickering to dim down a bit, adjusting to account for camera glare. The dots of light above her eyes doing the same.

No movement to the 'mouth' that could and couldn't be obvious given the design of her faceplate as she spoke, but her voice still was clear as day. The humming sort of soft buzz a constant.]


—you can call me Iggy. Been here a few days, exploring a little of the cities; given the amount of ground you can cover between them all, I haven't been everywhere yet of course.

Are there any good spots to simply... hang out? Enjoy the vibes of some killer music? Not interested in non-loitering spots, since sometimes you just need to chill and not feel like you have to do something else to be allowed to exist in a space.

[This wasn't the only reason Iggy was reaching out to the wide network, but it felt like the most subtle. Get a feel and

What was she expecting? For all she knew anyone familiar might've ditched or ignored the phones the moment they could. Relying more through the grapevine- but that could work with this, too. Maybe.]


I'll also take word on any shops or scrap yards that deal with spare parts-- for emergencies. Running just fine right now after all, but I'd rather know my options if something did ever come up. Nice as this place seems and all, other parts of it do not sound great.

Thanks ahead of time.
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[personal profile] sangreine 2023-05-07 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Not even a blink at the robotic appearance. Although the pretty lady that answers appears entirely human, she's anything but. ]

Some of the bars and clubs have good music. Depends whether you're after the laid back jazz variety or the thumping dance variety. [ Everyone chills in their own way after all. ]
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[personal profile] sangreine 2023-05-08 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
Why would they? Some of them have a cover charge but once you're in there it doesn't matter to them what you do.

I work at a club that specializes in punk music, I can get you in there without paying as long as you don't mind hanging with goth types. [ Saya definitely doesn't look like a goth type. ]
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[personal profile] sangreine 2023-05-08 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
Anyone who gives you trouble where I work is getting thrown out on their ear. Judging anyone for what they are is beyond ridiculous and unfair. [ With perhaps surprising vehemence. ]

Anytime you'd like to drop by, let me know. I'll come let you in.
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[personal profile] sangreine 2023-05-08 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Good. I won't stand for that sort of thing.

I couldn't agree more. It took me a while to accept being different, but I'm very lucky to have been surrounded by people that wouldn't let me do anything else. [ Aside from red eyes and being super pretty to the point where it's unnatural, Saya looks perfectly human, but the clear implication is that she's not. ]

I'd be glad to have you! The crowd there tends to appreciate differences, sometimes a little too much, but mostly they're pretty good.
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[personal profile] bahahahaha 2023-05-09 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
From one Iggy to another, hi!

[ He gives what one can only assume is a friendly wave. It's friendly for now, at least. ]

I actually like hanging out at the cemetery in the fall-y area, there's skeleton fish and everything! Kinda reminds me of home, even if I haven't been successful in catching one yet. Other than that... hm. Scrap yards, haven't found any of those yet either, but I haven't exactly been looking as hard as I probably should be...

[ He is determined to build a kart, dammit. Even if it kills him to try. ]

So, what'cha think of this place so far? I personal think it sucks, but no one else seems to mind.
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[personal profile] sangreine 2023-05-10 01:37 pm (UTC)(link)
It's interesting what brings people together. [ In her case it's typically fighting, blood drinking, or Weird Science. Or torture, where she was stuck last. ]

A little overly enthusiastic is a good way to put it. You might get a lot of attention. Positive, I'm almost certain, but maybe overwhelming if you're not used to it. Sometimes I have to work to get a little distance.
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[personal profile] bahahahaha 2023-05-14 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Maaaaybe there's something close to some of the airships? I'd imagine they've got plenty of scrap somewhere, otherwise, how else would they keep those things up in the air? If not scrap, maybe even new parts.

[ New parts that he is a million percent confident that he could, in fact, steal. The very thought has him wanting to go make an attempt right now, but he knows better, for the most part. ]

The skeleton fish are pretty cool. They look a lot more vicious than the ones I'm used to seeing at home, though. Which is why I wanna catch one! [ To definitely teach it 'tricks', alright. The tricks being making it even more violent than it probably already is so he can use it against a few certain people if they ever magically show up. She doesn't need to know that, though. ]

Mmm, this place is definitely a little too friendly for me, yeah. Definitely not enough chaos for liking [ Yet. Yet. ] but I guess it's okay. It's been an adjustment!

[ Seriously, he's gone from living in a pretty cushy castle, getting to have his own minions, blowing off King Bowser's money as recklessly as he wants and basically doing whatever he wants, to... well. This. Having to work for money really sucks, he's decided, even if he's found it's at least something to do. ]
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[personal profile] bahahahaha 2023-05-22 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm pretty uh, mechanically inclined. So, if you ever need help, hi. I'm your guy. Granted, it's been a hot minute, but I'm sure it'd come back to me really quickly. I work on my own karts and the such at home, and I've built a few [ ROBOTS OF MASS DESTRUCTION?? ] projects for my siblings and boss back home, so, I'm sure I can help. If. It's ever needed.

[ He isn't NICE. He's just bored, and it'd be a good idea to keep his mind fresh and preoccupied with thoughts that aren't constantly about causing chaos and carnage. Or worrying about his siblings at home. ]

It's a lot more colorful than this place, that's for sure. I'd imagine the skelly fish are JUST as smart, yeah! I just gotta figure out a place to keep it. Something tells me they wouldn't enjoy living in a small bowl. I wouldn't. [ He'd go even crazier, if that were possible-- ] But I'm sure I can find a large tank eventually. Or build one.

Y'know, I don't blame you there. It's sort of nice, not being recognized, right? I'm in the same boat. Uh, except I've already gone and made at leeeeeast two enemies, but it's fine! Variety is the spice of life, and also, they're gonna be sorry if they screw with me, so, it all works out!

[ #nailedit. ]
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[personal profile] bahahahaha 2023-05-24 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Ahaha! Exactly! Even still, good to know that you at least had some help at home. Like I said, I'll do my best if anything comes up!

[ It'll keep him out of trouble mostly and besides, it'll keep his mind sharp. Probably. He gives her a friendly enough salute. ]

Sure is! Shoooould probably find a library to, y'know... do actual, boring research on them too! [ He's more of a fuck around and find out kind of guy, though, so he knows that library time is very unlikely unless he gets desperate. ] Thanks! Honestly? I might take you up on that. Admittedly, I've been really fortunate when it comes to parts and pieces at home. I've never really had to scavenge for stuff at home, it was always just sort of brought to me [ To keep him quiet and out of trouble, or, to allow him to build some sort of hideous machine of mass destruction for Bowser or his siblings, but, details! ] whenever I requested it. Actually, this might be kinda fun! Like a really sad treasure hunt!

I'd imagine it is. Has anyone gone out of their way to ask what you are yet? I think every single human I've run into so far has asked me. Gets pretty old after a while.
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[personal profile] bahahahaha 2023-05-25 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That statement hits closer to home than it should, and Iggy hates it. He strives to keep himself as impassive and as weird as possible, only letting a very, very select few into his very small circle of trust. That circle is close to non existent here, given that is siblings are no where to be found, and making new allies has been... a struggle.

He gets it. And he hates that. ]


It's true! I'd appreciate any pointers you can give, honestly. It's been a hot minute, I think the last thing I worked on was my kart at home. Nothing too complicated.

[ And by 'worked on my kart at home' he means obsessively added and removed parts, anything to make it go that much faster, all so that he could sidle up next to Toadette on the track, laugh in her face, send her flying, and then gun it just as her high pitched shrieks of 'I hate you' echoed off of the walls within the Coconut Mall.

Good times, good times. ]


I heard that, too! I guess there's not a whole lot around here to do, anyways... [ And as much as he loathes the idea of being "responsible", he supposes it wouldn't be a bad idea. After all, the fish in question aren't exactly identical to the ones at home. Those things tend to stay out of his way and for good reason, the ones here seem... far more aggressive. Something tells him poking one with a stick to see just how hard they bite won't be enough information. ] Y'know, that reminds me. I've been so busy trying to start a garden, that I haven't bought any actual mechanic tools...

[ He uses a clawed finger to scratch at his cheek, before he shrugs. He's not entirely too embarrassed to admit out loud that yes, he's attempting a garden of all things, at least. But he's realizing just how much time he's dedicated to that particular project now...

...he feels old. Is this how Kamek feels-- ]


Well, that's not a bad thing, either. I'm glad no one's harassed you or anything, 'cause it gets super old after a while! If they DO ask you, you should make something new up every single time for maximum confusion.

[ It's a shame he hadn't thought of being a massive troll when the majority of the population was asking him what he was, dammit... ]
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[personal profile] bahahahaha 2023-05-26 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
And no one thought to help you guys out? [ How very typically... human. Seriously, he's only met three at home, and they've all been a giant pain in his ass so he can't say he's very surprised. ]

True enough... hey, what segment did you get stuck in, anyways? I'm Autumn, but maybe I can help you hone your magic in return. I'm... pretty magically gifted, too. At home, at least -- this magic is way different than what I'm used to, but it just takes practice.

[ It's the least he can offer, anyways, since he doesn't have a whole lot else TO offer. ]

See, that's the thing. I'm more interested in the outside than I am the inside. I don't think I believe all this crap about all of us being pulled here to do some heroic stuff -- I am no hero, not in the slightest, believe me -- and I have no intention of saving anything. So I'm nnnnnot quite sure why some of us are here, but, hey. Adventure time, I guess?

[ He isn't going to save this world, no. He's trying to find a way to take it for his own for the sole purpose of rubbing it in his sibling's faces, should they ever arrive. He can't think of a better thing to do, in fact! ]

Yes! I mostly want to grow carrots! They are delightful and we are severely lacking that particular vegetable here, also, I refuse to pay for that when I can just grow it myself! Probably! [ That, and some other dangerous plants, but, details. ] Also, it's probably not a bad idea to have just in case the proverbial crap does in fact hit the fan in this place. Never know.

[ Omnic -- he's going to store that away to his memories for later. Not for any nefarious reasons, but for the sake of not coming off as completely rude later on down the road. ] Sometimes, trolling people here is the only thing there is to do, honestly. You may as well take advantage of it while you can!
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[personal profile] sangreine 2023-05-27 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Sometimes overwhelmed is overwhelmed. If it's too much, I can put you in one of the employees only spaces. Less crowd, same music.
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[personal profile] sangreine 2023-05-28 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
No trouble at all. It's no more effort than letting you in or keeping the crowd on good behavior. I have an agreement with management that I get to do things like this. [ She has them over a barrel and is milking it for all it's worth. ]
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[personal profile] bahahahaha 2023-05-29 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds very familiar... [ He hums, shaking his head disapprovingly at the whole forced to live underground thing because, yeah. Very, VERY familiar, even if the Koopa clan's downfall was their own doing. ] I'm glad you've got at least one person fighting on your side. My King and his people -- uh, us -- we were all exiled, too. Well. Waaaaay before I was born, but, same difference. Forced to live in the Dark Lands and all, though if you ask me, it's not that bad.

[ Which is why no one asks Iggy. He can't complain about mooching off of Bowser's coins and living in a cushy castle, unlike a whole lot of the rest of the King's minions and underlings. Unlike them, he and his siblings get to basically do whatever they want, so long as they aren't 'working'. ]

Seasonal magic is probably different based on each season -- I haven't done a whole lot of research, but the basics are likely very similar. So, I'll gladly help you out! Ahaha, the magic I use at home is [ stolen -- ] a little on the borrowed side, but not many people can harness it, so, y'know.

[ He pauses, tossing things around wherever he's at, before he produces his wand, a silver scepter with a simple yellow jewel in the center. He twirls it carelessly in his clawed fingers, as if it were not, in fact, a weapon capable of doing a good amount of damage. ]

This seasonal magic thing is definitely a new concept, because at home, I use this wand to conjure up my magic. It's kinda cool not needing it all the time! I never thought I'd say this, though, but I kinda wish my siblings were here. I think they'd get a kick out of it, too.

[ Lemmy would, at least. But he gets a kick out of almost anything, especially if Iggy is involved. They feed off of each other's chaotic energy like nothing else, and he really, really misses that. ]

True enough! I just don't know if I entirely buy into the ruined world thing. But, only one way to find out... someday! Just not quite yet. Probably. [ Depending on how bored he gets, and how far he wants to push his 'fuck around and find out' energy on any given day, really. ]

I love them. Gimme some carrots and an ice cold glass of ginger ale, and I'm happy! The rest of my family really love meat, and I mean, yeah, I do too, but there's just something about carrots! [ And onions and-- actually, didn't he absolutely obliterate a garden not too long ago at home... ] Peppers wouldn't be a bad idea either! Speaking of the outside world, I do wonder what sorts of plants grow out there...

[ He looks thoughtful, as if the aforementioned 'fuck around and find out' vibes are potentially growing within him. ]

Haven't seen an arcade yet, but, I haven't really done a ton of uh, exploring yet either. This guy named Chipp provided a link to a really basic phone game he made though, that was super fun to play. It's just one of those non stop runners, but, it's at least something, y'know?
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[personal profile] sangreine 2023-06-05 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, well. They were trying to take advantage of me, a little [ actually no not "a little" ] so I pulled out all the stops. My friends get free drinks too.
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[personal profile] sangreine 2023-06-05 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Yep. [ Don't get on her bad side! Fortunately it's not an easy thing to get on. ]

Despite management being a little off, the environment isn't bad there. And if anyone steps out of line, I can handle it, and they all know it. [ Saya is a tiny wisp of a thing, but she sure sounds confident. ]
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[personal profile] sangreine 2023-06-05 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't go that far. But the healthy respect [ implicit threat ] the customers have for me is why they wanted me there, so.

It's not like they have a lot of options for people to replace me. I don't usually take advantage of that, but in this case...
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[personal profile] bahahahaha 2023-06-11 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
We do have each other's backs mostly. Y'know. When we aren't trying to kill each other. [ Which, admittedly, isn't nearly as often as it used to be now that they're all a little older. Sure, there's the occasional fist fight that he generally starts by mocking Roy or throwing a glitter bomb or something at the same brother, but, well. He can't help what happens when he gets bored. And the benefits of amusement far outweigh the risk of getting his face punched in, so, worth it. ] Glad that you've got something of the same too.

[ He twirls the metal between his fingers again, before making an attempt to balance it on the tip of a claw. ]

Thanks! Aha, yeah, I think a few of my brothers would get a little overwhelmed too. Just a little. [ Ludwig. Ludwig would be flailing his arms and stressing out about how they need to get home right now or else Lord Bowser will have their heads and what about the others? -- the thought of his eldest brother having a mini melt down is almost enough to make him start cackling out loud. He doesn't, though, storing the hilarious mental image to laugh at for later. ]

They can be sweet, yes! And they are definitely crunchy. They're the perfect vegetable and honestly I don't know why more people don't like them. [ i.e his siblings are stupid for mainly wanting to partake in meat. Or maybe he really is crazy. Well. He is. But maybe he's just crazier for liking vegetables. ] I'm interested in everything about this place, but more or less what is on the outside. And I'm willing to take those risks on my own as soon as I'm prepared, if I can bring something back worthwhile I'll let you know. Er, when the time is right... definitely not yet, though.

[ He might be crazy, but he isn't entirely stupid at least. Preparation is key. If he's learned anything from Bowser's failures over the years, it's definitely preparation. ]

Yes! I'm hoping that one day, he'll let me help expand on it. I don't think he'll mind, but, it's not my game to toy with so to speak, so I'll need to ask him!